Moderate alcohol intake and mortality.
A prospective study of middle-aged Chinese men contributes to existing evidence that moderate alcohol intake may improve chances of longevity. The consumption of no more than two drinks per day was associated with a 19% reduction in mortality risk. This protective effect was not restricted to a specific type of alcoholic drink.
de Groot
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Division of Human Nutrition and Epidemiology, Wageningen Agricultural University, HD Wageningen, Netherlands.
Zock
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D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000401:mortality*; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies